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Protective Order Violation in Virginia

276 cases across 9 jurisdictions · 2025

According to 276 public court records from 2025, Protective Order Violation cases across 9 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 53.3% and an average conviction rate of 39.9%. Statewide, 10.7% of Protective Order Violation charges are reduced to a lesser offense.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 9 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026

276
Total Cases
53.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
39.9%
Avg Conviction Rate
10.2 months
Avg Sentence
10.7%
Charge Reduction Rate

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9 jurisdictions

Comparison by Court

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Sentence
Virginia Beach 46 69.2% 25.6% 1.4 months 8.2 months
Chesterfield County 41 30.4% 43.5% 4.4 months 9.9 months
Prince William County 36 66.7% 33.3% 2.9 months 10.6 months
Lynchburg 31 50.0% 50.0% 3.5 months 6.7 months
Orange County 31 65.0% 35.0% 3.0 months 5.6 months
Norfolk 27 42.9% 35.7% 3.6 months 1.0 years
Stafford County 24 76.5% 23.5% 1.3 months 1.1 years
Roanoke County 20 6.7% 93.3% 2.7 months 1.0 years
Spotsylvania County 20 58.8% 41.2% 2.8 months 1.6 years

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 276 cases analyzed across 9 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Stafford County has the highest dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation at 76.5%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 276 Protective Order Violation cases were filed across 9 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 53.3%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Protective Order Violation across Virginia is 39.9%, based on 2025 public court records. Rates vary by jurisdiction — use the comparison table above to see how each court differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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